About MPL
MPL is a Media & Entertainment company based in Delhi (India) founded in 2014, and was acquired by MPL in April 2021. E-sports tournaments and gaming products are organized by GamingMonk. MPL has raised $900.3 thousand across 3 funding rounds from investors including MPL, Smile Group and Stellaris Venture Partners. MPL was last valued at $2.45 million in July 2018. Its Indian entity Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited reported revenue of ₹1.59 Cr. The company was acqui-hired. MPL offers products and services including MPL Games. Its focus areas include Technology, Gaming and Online Gaming. Its competitors include Zupee, Baazi Games and Ability Games; 3 of its 3 listed competitors have raised funding.
Company details
Gaming experiences are facilitated by MPL, focusing on online entertainment. Various games are hosted on the platform for users. Due to legal compliance, cash games and deposits are currently unavailable. The platform operates within the technology and gaming sector.
- Headquarters Delhi, India
- Stage Acquired
- SectorsMedia & Entertainment
- Email••••••••
- Website gamingmonk.com
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- Acquired by MPL (Apr 2021)
- Legal Name Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited
- Date of Incorporation 15 Jul, 2016
- Jurisdiction New Delhi, Delhi, India
Associated legal entities of MPL
MPL operates through Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited (dissolved under section 59(8)). Its filings, financials, charges and directors are on the company page.
| Legal entity | Status | Incorporated | Registered in | Revenue (FY 2021) | Employees | Directors | Company page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited CIN U22229DL2016PTC303094 | Dissolved Under Section 59(8) | 15 Jul 2016 | New Delhi, Delhi | ₹1.6 Cr | 53 | 2 | View details |
Products & Services of MPL
MPL offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including MPL Games.
Online games are offered for user entertainment on MPL.
Funding Insights of MPL
MPL has successfully raised a total of $900.3K across 3 strategic funding rounds. The most recent funding activity was a Seed round of $306.5 thousand completed in February 2019. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.
- Total Funding $900,299
- Total Rounds 3
- Last Round Seed — $306,499
- First Round $30,715
(Sep 2017)
- Investors Count 13
All 3 funding rounds of MPL with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.
| Date | Amount | Transaction Name | Valuation | Lead Investors | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | $306,499 | Seed | – | GameWith | |
| Jul 2018 | $563,085 | Seed | $2.45M | Incubate Fund India | |
| Sep 2017 | $30,715 | Seed | $191,533 | AdvantEdge |
| Date | Valuation | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | $2.45M | •••••••• |
Last known valuation $2.45M (Jul 2018). 14 investors in total: 8 institutional and 6 angel.
Investors in MPL
MPL has secured backing from 14 investors, including institutional, angel, and venture fund investors. Prominent investors backing the company include MPL, Smile Group and Stellaris Venture Partners.
| Investor | Description | Founded Year | Domain | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups across fintech, software, and other sectors. | 2016 | stellarisvp.com | Bengaluru, India | |
Venture capital funding and support for mobility and electric vehicle startups in India. | 2015 | advantedge.vc | Delhi, India | |
Venture capital fund investing in early-stage tech startups | 2016 | incubatefund.in | Tokyo, Japan | |
Smile Group is engaged in investing, building, and partnering with disruptive founders across Asia. | smile.group | Gurugram, India | ||
Video game media company and gaming community | 2013 | gamewith.co.jp | Minato City, Japan | |
Smile Group is engaged in investing and building disruptive businesses. | 1999 | smile.co.in | Gurugram, India | |
Real money skill-based gaming is facilitated through an online platform. | 2018 | mpl.live | Bengaluru, India | |
AR Ashwin R Hinduja | unknown_85f221b4e4b34740b | |||
MR Mukund Rao | unknown_4ff7663d895740478 |
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Board of directors of Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited (MPL)
Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited is the primary company behind MPL. The board of Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited currently have 2 directors; the longest-serving is Abhay Sharma, appointed in 2016. 1 earlier director has ceased.
| Director | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhay Sharma DIN 07568560 | Director | 15 Jul 2016 | 10 yrs 3 mo | Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited |
| Ashwin Haryani DIN 07552439 | Director | 15 Jul 2016 | 10 yrs 3 mo | Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited |
Financials of MPL
Figures of Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited, the primary company behind MPL, for FY 2021. Revenue was ₹1.59 Cr (+164% year on year). Net loss was -₹2.60 Cr (-164% margin). EBITDA was -₹1.35 Cr (-85% margin). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate of +100% over three years.
- ₹1.59 CrRevenue · FY 2021 · +164% YoY
- -₹2.60 CrNet loss · -164% margin
- -₹1.35 CrEBITDA · -85% margin
- ₹9.3 LakhPaid-up capital
- 53Employees (provident fund records)
- +100%Revenue CAGR, 3 years
Balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow and ratios of Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited are on its company page.
Detailed financial statements for MPL
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Timeline of MPL
5 dated milestones of MPL across 7 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.
- Founded MPL is founded.
- Funding First funding round of $31K.
- Milestone Reaches Minicorn status.
- Funding Latest funding round, Seed, of $306K.
- Exit Acquired by MPL.
Competitors of MPL
MPL has 3 listed competitors in our database, 3 of them funded. They include Zupee, Baazi Games and Ability Games.
| Company Name | Domain | Founded | HQ Location | Total funding | Employees | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| zupee.com | 2018 | Gurugram, India | $122.04M | 554 | Operator of an online platform providing free-to-play digital versions of games | |
| baazigames.com | 2014 | Delhi, India | $28.92M | 179 | Provider of online platforms for poker, sports gaming, and card games | |
| abilitygames.in | 2011 | Kolkata, India | $17.34M | 36 | Casino gaming platforms are developed for browser-based devices. |
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Top companies in eSports & Competitive Gaming
3 companies that operate in the same segment as MPL (eSports & Competitive Gaming) in India, ranked by their profile score on The Company Check.
| Company | Description | Founded | Location | Total funding | Revenue | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator of a platform providing skill-based games and interactive entertainment | 2018 | Delhi, Delhi, India | USD 92 M | USD 83.05 M | 1 | |
Real money skill-based gaming is facilitated through an online platform. | 2018 | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | USD 401.22 M | USD 100.11 M | 435 | |
Esports tournaments and events are organized across multiple games. | 2015 | Gurugram, Haryana, India | USD 66.15 M | USD 53.59 M | 74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about MPL
MPL was founded in 2014 and raised its 1st funding round 3 years after it was founded.
MPL is headquartered in Delhi, India. It is registered at Delhi, Delhi, India.
MPL is a funded company, having raised a total of $900.3K across 3 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a Seed of $30.72K, raised on Sep 2017.
The primary company behind MPL, Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited, reported revenue of ₹1.59 Cr for FY 2021, up 164% year on year.
Gaming experiences are facilitated by MPL, focusing on online entertainment. Various games are hosted on the platform for users. Due to legal compliance, cash games and deposits are currently unavailable. The platform operates within the technology and gaming sector.
MPL's top competitors include Zupee, Baazi Games and Ability Games.
MPL offers MPL Games.
MPL has 14 investors. Key investors include MPL, Smile Group, Stellaris Venture Partners, GameWith, and AdvantEdge.
The valuation of MPL is $2.45M as of Jul 2018.
MPL operates through Gamingmonk Entertainment Private Limited.
Yes. MPL was acquired by MPL in April 2021.
The legal entities of MPL currently have 2 directors, including Abhay Sharma, Ashwin Haryani.